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To learn a foreign language successfully you need to spend time in the country where the language is spoken. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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It is commonly believed that
people
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 need to spend time in a country where a foreign
language
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 is spoken in order to learn it successfully.
Although
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 living abroad can be very helpful, I disagree that it is necessary. On the one hand, spending time in a foreign country can make
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 learning easier. Learners are surrounded by the
language
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 every day and have many opportunities to communicate with native speakers.
As a result
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, they can improve their pronunciation, vocabulary and speaking confidence.
For example
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, a person studying English in the UK may need to use English
while
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 shopping, travelling or communicating with classmates, which provides regular practice.
However
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, living abroad is not possible for everyone because it can be expensive and
people
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 may have work, university or family responsibilities. Fortunately, technology now provides many other ways to learn a
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 successfully.
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,
people
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 can watch films and television programmes in the target
language
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 to learn natural expressions and pronunciation. They can
also
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 take online lessons and practise speaking with teachers from home.
Therefore
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, travelling abroad is helpful but not essential for becoming fluent. In conclusion,
although
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 spending time in a country where a
language
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 is spoken can speed up the learning process, I do not believe it is necessary. With regular practice and the resources available today,
people
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 can successfully learn a foreign
language
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 without living abroad.

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task response
Your view is clear from the start, and you answer all parts of the question. To make the answer stronger, add one more clear reason why a person can learn well at home, such as daily study plans, books, or talks with other learners.
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Your examples are useful and fit your main ideas. You could make one example more real and full. For example, say how an online class helped a learner speak more often and learn from mistakes.
coherence and cohesion
Your essay is easy to follow. The first main part shows why time abroad helps, and the next part explains why it is not needed. Keep using this clear two-part plan.
coherence and cohesion
Your link words, such as “On the one hand”, “However”, “For example”, and “Therefore”, guide the reader well. You can also link ideas inside a long part with simple words like “because”, “so”, and “also” to make the flow even smoother.
coherence and cohesion
The last part repeats your main view well. It would be even better if it also briefly named your two key points: practice in daily life and the many ways to learn at home.
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You give a clear answer: living abroad is helpful, but it is not a must.
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You use good, relevant examples, such as using English in shops, on trips, and with classmates.
coherence and cohesion
The essay has a clear start, two well-ordered main parts, and a strong ending.
coherence and cohesion
Each main part has one clear idea, and the ideas move in a natural order.
Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

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